Product Merchandiser – VKB Milling, Bloemfontein needed at VKB Group

Job Description

• We are looking for a creative Product Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyer’s attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Preference will be given to candidates with their own vehicle
• Proven work experience as a merchandiser
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in visual merchandising
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports and survey results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a merchandising strategy
• Visiting retail stores to ensure that stock are packed on shelves according to guidelines
• Ensuring that displays are neat and according to company standards
• Act in alignment to the organisation’s culture, products, image and target market
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements